Patient Pathway Tracker

The Role

Working closely with all members of MDT and associated clerical staff, the postholder will be responsible for ensuring the timely and planned movement of cancer and suspected cancer patients through their journey from referral onwards. They will co-ordinate and monitor the investigation and treatment journey for urgent patients ensuring delays are pre-empted and resolved to enable the patients to receive treatment in line with national targets.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• HND Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years administration experience within a hospital setting
• Proficient in use of Software systems
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Excellent Organisational and communication skills
• Track record of ability to prioritise and problem solve.
• A driving licence is required, this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Understanding of the importance of data quality
• Knowledge of cancer waiting times standards
• Proficient in the use of hospital systems including Trakcare
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Thorough and meticulous

Contract type

Permanent

Part Time

18.5 Hours

Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.

Location

This role will be based in Cancer Services within University Hospital Wishaw.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you

Please contact Jaclyn Lane, Operational Support Manager on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process,
please contact Anna Zastawnik-Baran, Recruitment Administrator on anna.zastawnik-
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some Of NHS Lanarkshire's Benefits Include

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.